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Flavio Bolsonaro Emerges as Lula’s Chief Rival in Brazil’s 2026 Election

Flavio Bolsonaro Emerges as Lula’s Chief Rival in Brazil’s 2026 Election
Explained: Brazil's 2026 Election, Key Candidates, Voter Issues and Fears of US Interference · timesnownews.com

Brazil is preparing for its 2026 election.

Flavio Bolsonaro is a 45-year-old senator running for the right-wing Liberal Party.

He is the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

The article describes him as his family’s political heir and Lula’s main rival.

Bolsonaro says he would take a tough approach to crime.

He also wants to work closely with the Trump administration.

He says he would try to lower inflation and government spending.

One of his advisers says he would set a limit on government debt.

Key facts

Election
Brazil’s 2026 election
Candidate
Flavio Bolsonaro
Age
45
Party
Right-wing Liberal Party
Family
Eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro
Stated priorities
Tough action on crime, lower inflation and spending, and closer cooperation with the Trump administration
Debt proposal
An adviser said Bolsonaro would introduce a debt ceiling

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